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Nippon Seisen CoTSE:5659 -1.92%75 Gross Margin % is 15.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 16.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:5659 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,143.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Seisen Co ranks worse than 81.35% on this metric.
Nippon Seisen Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5659'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.56 Med: 16.81 Max: 19.1
Current: 14.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nippon Seisen Co was 19.10%. The lowest was 14.56%. And the median was 16.81%.
TSE:5659's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.35% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs TSE:5659: 14.56
Nippon Seisen Co had a gross margin of 15.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Seisen Co was -1.50% per year.
Nippon Seisen Co (TSE:5659) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Nippon Seisen Co had a gross margin of 15.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Nippon Seisen Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Seisen Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:5659 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nippon Seisen Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Nippon Seisen Co (TSE:5659) has a Gross Margin % of 15.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Seisen Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.81. Over the past decade, Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.56 to 19.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Seisen Co ranks #2439 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Seisen Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.69% is near median its 10-year median of 16.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.56 to a high of 19.10. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Nippon Seisen Co's value of 15.69% is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Seisen Co ranks #2439 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Seisen Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Seisen Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Seisen Co ranks #2439 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nippon Seisen Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Nippon Seisen Co's value of 15.69% is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Seisen Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.56 to 19.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.81 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Nippon Seisen Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.84, based on 2,998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Seisen Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.69% is 41.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Seisen Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Seisen Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Seisen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seisen Co (TSE:5659) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,143.13, compared to a current price of 円1,482.00 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.81 and 41.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Nippon Seisen Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Seisen Co (TSE:5659), the current Gross Margin % is 15.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nippon Seisen Co (TSE:5659) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seisen Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,482.00 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,143.13.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Seisen Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5659:
Gross Margin %: 15.69% (near median its 10-year median of 16.81)
GF Value™: 円1,143.13 vs. price of 円1,482.00 (29.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2439 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5659 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Seisen Co Ltd manufactures Stainless Steel Wires, which are used in vehicles, aircraft, office automation appliances, electric appliances, medical instruments, commodities, and leisure goods. The company's reporting segments are Japan, Thailand, and China/Korea, and the majority of its revenue is generated from Japan.
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